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I have for sale a very rare and pristine copy of Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Pictures at an Exhibition LP on 12" vinyl.
This is the ORIGINAL and 100% genuine UK 1st edition on Island records, cat no. HELP 1, released in 1971 and kept safely in storage since purchasing. The record is in incredibly good condition (full grading details below), only light signs of wear on the vinyl and the glossy gatefold sleeve is absolutely spotless. You may not get another opportunity to grab this highly collectible album in such great shape, don't miss out!


Full version details can be viewed at http://www.discogs.com/Emerson-Lake-Palmer-Pictures-At-An-Exhibition/release/1200391
  *** GUARANTEED ORIGINAL FIRST PRESSING ***   •       BLACK ISLAND RECORDS LABEL WITH PINK 'I' (INDICATIVE OF A 1ST PRESSING)
•       CATALOGUE NUMBER: HELP 01
•       MATRICES: Matrix / Runout (A-side stamped): HELP 1 A - 1U Matrix / Runout (A-side etched): PORKY Matrix / Runout (B-side stamped): HELP 1 B - 1U Matrix / Runout (B-side etched): PECKO
•       ORIGINAL GLOSSY GATEFOLD COVER DESIGNED BY WILLIAM NEAL
•       ORIGINAL SKY BLUE ISLAND RECORDS PAPER INNER SLEEVE
•       THE THICKNESS OF THE VINYL, THE APPEARANCE AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE  COVER, LABEL’S LOGO AND OTHER PERIPHERAL ELEMENTS OF THE COVER, ARE ALL PERFECTLY CONSISTENT WITH THE ORIGINAL, FIRST PRESSING OF THIS TITLE.  

Condition:
Vinyl: Heavyweight vinyl in exceptional condition with only the lightest signs of use. No damage or wear to spindle hole, record is perfectly flat (no warping), just a few very wispy cosmetic hairline marks on record. Fantastic for its age.
Label: Original black Islands Records label with pink 'i', only present on the very first pressing. As bright and vibrant as the day it was purchased. No fading, rubbing or smudging of the lettering at all, perfectly clear and well defined printing. Minute spider line around spindle hole. As good as new.

Cover: Almost as good as new. Bright, unfaded and glossy with no peeling or flaking. Note from the pictures that the spine is completely undamaged, and no creases, folds or other common imperfections are present. As shown in the photos, the corners are sharp and square, with only the very lightest scuffing visible on the corners and perimeter. Near mint.


Feel free to ask any questions. Payment within 24hrs of auction-end please.

GOOD LUCK!

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